Overview

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Chapter 2-Introduction to Making Multimedia
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Overview

• Stages of a multimedia project.
• Requirements for a multimedia project.

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Stages of a Multimedia Project

• Planning and costing
• The needs of a project are analyzed by outlining
  its messages and objectives.
• A plan that outlines the required multimedia
  expertise is prepared.

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Stages of a Multimedia Project

• Planning and costing (continued)
• A graphic template, the structure, and
  navigational system are developed.
• A time estimate and a budget are prepared.
• A short prototype or proof-of-concept is prepared.

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Stages of a Multimedia Project

• Design and production
• The planned tasks are performed to create a
  finished product.
• The product is revised, based on the continuous
  feedback received from the client.

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Stages of a Multimedia Project

• Testing - The program is tested to ensure that it
  meets the objectives of the project, works on the
  proposed delivery platforms, and meets the client
  requirements.
• Delivery - The final project is packaged and
  delivered to the end user.

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Requirements for a Multimedia Project

• Hardware.
• Software.
• Creativity and organizational skills.

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Hardware

• The most significant platforms for producing and
  delivering multimedia projects are Macintosh
  operating system and Microsoft Windows.
• These systems provide an easy-to-use graphical
  user interface (GUI).

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Hardware

• The Macintosh as well as Windows PC offers a
  combination of affordability, and software and
  hardware availability.
• The Macintosh platform is better suited for
  multimedia production than the Windows platform.
• The hardware platforms provided by Apple are
  better equipped to manage both, sound and video
  editing.

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Software

• Multimedia software provides specific
  instructions to the hardware for performing
  tasks.
• Software tools are divided into production tools
  and authoring tools.

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Creativity and Organizational Skills

• In a multimedia project, being creative implies
  knowledge of hardware and software.
• It is essential to develop an organized outline
  detailing the skills, time, budget, tools and
  resources needed for the project.

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Creativity and Organizational Skills

• Assets such as graphics, sound and the like
  should be continuously monitored throughout the
  projects execution.
• A standardized file-naming procedure should be
  followed for precise organization and swift
  retrieval.

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Summary

• The basic stages of a multimedia project are
  planning and costing, design and production,
  testing and delivery.
• Knowledge of hardware and software, as well as
  creativity and organizational skills are
  essential for creating a high-quality multimedia
  project.